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University Arts and Sciences Course Descriptions
SOC 120 and SOC 121 from Selkirk College
or the equivalent six units of introductory
Sociology from other institutions or written
permission of the Instructor and School
Chair.
Women’s Studies
WS 100 Women’s Studies I
Women’s Studies 100 is an interdisciplinary course
designed to introduce students to the study of
women in global cultures as protrayed through
literature and sociological studies. Topics to be
convered include the women’s movement, sexuality,
“herstory”, gender roles, philosophy and law.
English 12 with a grade of “C” or
better or written permission of the
Instructor and School Chair.
WS 101 Women’s Studies II
A continuation of Women’s Studies 100, WS 101
is an interdisciplinary course designed to expand on
the study of women in global cultures as portrayed
through literature and sociological studies; however,
students do not need WS 100 as a prerequisite.
Topics to be covered include women and religion,
violence, health and reproductive technologies, and
inequality in paid and unpaid labour.
English 12 with a grade of “C” or better or
written permission of the Instructor and
School Chair.
Sciences
Engineering
APSC 100 Engineering Graphic
Communications
This course is an introduction to the principles of
graphic communication used in the engineering
field. In this course the following topics are covered:
orthographic projections; isometric drawings;
section and auxiliary views; dimensioning;
descriptive geometry topics including intersections
and vector analysis; applications vary from geology/
mining to truss analysis. Forms of data presentation
are discussed including American and International
standards. AutoCAD is a software tool commonly
used in the presentation of graphical information.
Topics covered in the use of AutoCAD include
but are not limited to: template drawings and file
management; setting limits, units, layers and line
types; scale factors; drawing and editing commands;
creating text and styles; dimensioning and styles;
plotting; solid modeling and design; block creation;
model vs. paper space.
Admission to Engineering.
APSC 120 Introduction
to Engineering
A course designed to introduce students to the
Engineering profession. Information on the
profession, the branches of Engineering, and
the work conducted by practicing Engineers in
the different disciplines is provided. The course
includes field trips to various industries and guest
lectures by practising Engineers.
Admission to Engineering.
Astronomy
ASTR 102 Introduction to Astronomy
Intended for students not majoring in science,
Astronomy 102 is an overview of our present
knowledge of the Universe, including the solar
system, stars, supernovae, black holes, galaxies,
quasars, gamma-ray bursters, dark matter, and
cosmology. Some of the tools of astronomy,
including telescopes and spectroscopes, will also
be studied. Laboratory sessions involving some
indoor experiments and weather-dependent
outdoor observations will be held on alternate
weeks. The laboratory may satisfy the science lab
requirement for Arts programs. This course may
be given elective credit for a degree in Astronomy.
English 12 with a grade of “C” or better.
Biology
BIOL 050 Introduction to Biology I
This course is an appropriate introduction to biology
for students lacking high school prerequisites
who wish to enter a course or program requiring
Grade 11 biology, or who simply want to refresh
their knowledge of the subject. Biology 050
provides a basic introduction to the characteristics
of living things: biologically important principles
of chemistry and physics, cell structure in plants
and animals, bioenergetics, diversity, ecology and
evolution.
ENGL 10
BIOL 051 Introduction to Biology II
This course provides an introduction to human
anatomy and physiology. Topics covered include
mitosis and asexual reproduction, meiosis and sexual
reproduction, genetics, circulation, respiration,
excretion, bones and muscles, nerves, endocrinology
and immunity. A fundamental understanding of
homeostatic mechanisms is stressed. The instructor
may choose to include selected topics on the
structure and function of plants as part of the course.
The course is appropriate for students requiring an
equivalent to Grade 12 biology.
BIOL 050, BIOL 11, or equivalent, or written
permission of the Instructor and School Chair.
BIOL 104 Biology I
A course designed for those students who require
first year biology in their program of study or who
wish to go on to further study in biology. The course
includes cell biology, biochemistry, and an examination
of the processes of life in the plant and animal
body. A strong emphasis is placed on the development
of critical thinking skills through problem
solving, research design, and laboratory analyses.
BIOL 12 or equivalent and CHEM 11 or
equivalent. Students lacking the stated
prerequisites may enrol in the course with
written permission of the School Chair;
however, they should be aware that they
will be required to do additional work.
This course is available via Distance Education,
but requires attendance at weekly
on-site labs.
BIOL 106 Biology II
Along with BIOL 104 (Biology I), this course
provides an overview of the study of living things.
Biology 106 presents topics in population,
community and ecosystem ecology, and classical
and molecular genetics. Evolution provides a
unifying theme for the course. A strong emphasis
is placed on the development of critical thinking
skills through problem solving, case studies and
laboratory investigation.
BIOL 104 with a grade of “C” or better or
written permission of the Instructor and
School Chair.
BIOL 164 Human Anatomy
and Physiology I
This course provides an integrative approach to
the normal structure and function of the human
body. Repair and replication, structural support,
nervous integration, movement and metabolism
are examined at the cellular, tissue and system
levels. Recent scientific discoveries are presented as
a means of relating the systems studied to various
applied disciplines including health care and
Kinesiology.
BIOL 12, CHEM 11, and one of BIOL 11,
CHEM 12, or PHYS 12 (BIOL 11 recommended)
with a grade of “C” or better.
BIOL 165 Human Anatomy
and Physiology II
A continuation of Biology 164, this course covers
the cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, urinary
and digestive systems. Endocrinology is discussed
throughout as a means of integrating the various
systems to the function of the body as a whole.
The focus remains on application of knowledge
gained in this course.
BIOL 164 with a “C” or better or written
permission of the Instructor and
School Chair.
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